HBCU SPRING BREAK 2026 — ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® APRIL 9–13, 2026 THE ORIGINAL WEEKEND RETURNS
HBCU SPRING BREAK 2026 — ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL®
APRIL 9–13, 2026
THE ORIGINAL WEEKEND RETURNS
The South’s biggest HBCU Spring Break tradition is officially locked in.
Orange Crush Festival® returns April 9–13, 2026 for the most organized, most cultural, and most community-focused edition in the event’s history.
For decades, Orange Crush® has been the undisputed HBCU Spring Break—built by students, powered by alumni, and rooted in real Southern culture. In 2026, the legacy continues with a full, five-day experience designed for safety, unity, celebration, and elevation.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT — 2026 LINEUP & EXPERIENCES ✨
🎓 HBCU Pride Week
Campus Roll Calls
Greek Life Showcases
Student DJ Takeovers
Alumni Meetups
Black Creator & Influencer Zones
🎤 Official Festival Events
Concerts, live DJs & celebrity sets
Vendor village featuring Black-owned businesses
Creator studios, brand activations & pop-ups
VIP experiences & hospitality lounges
🚗 Crush The Block™
Motorsports tailgate culture
Car, Jeep, Bike & ATV showcases
Country-to-coast creator content runs
🌇 Savannah City Takeover
Local nightlife partnerships
Shuttle integrations
Dining, hospitality & neighborhood activations
🤝 Community & Youth Impact
Crush University™ workshops
Career, tech & music industry pop-ups
Veteran-led service activities
Student Creator Marketplace
🗓 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE — APRIL 9–13
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Welcome Night • Student Socials • Creator Meetups
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
City Festivals • DJs • Vendors • Creator Zones
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
The Legendary Orange Crush® Day • Concerts • Activations
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Crush The Block™ Culture Day • Motorsports + Tailgate
MONDAY, APRIL 13
Community Day • Giveback • Student Sendoff
🧡 BUILT BY THE CULTURE. PROTECTED BY THE TRADEMARK. POWERED BY HBCUs.
This is the official Orange Crush Festival®.
Not a remix. Not a knockoff. Not an imitation.
The only dates that matter: April 9–13, 2026.
Get ready for the largest coordinated HBCU Spring Break event in the Southeast.
Hotels, vendors, performers, influencers & sponsors — registration opens soon.
🔗 Follow for updates: OrangeCrushFestival.net
📲 @OrangeCrushFestival
🧡 Veteran-Owned • Trademarks Protected • Culture First
